5.2.
Special Planning Commission
- Meeting Date:
- 03/02/2023
- By:
- Todd Larson, Community Development
Information
Title:
Zoning Code Update - General Performance Standards (Part 1)
Purpose/Background:
This discussion centers on performance standards for uses that are city-wide, not district specific. Many of these standards already exist and minor changes or updates are proposed. Some new standards are being proposed. Staff is working on additional subsections and will be bringing those portions back at a future meeting.
310 - Lighting
The Planning Commission reviewed this section previously. Direction was provided that LED light banding was welcomed and has been included in the language.
320s - Access and Driveways
This portion pertains to general principles of driveways, curb cuts, vision clearance triangles, regulatory signs, and pedestrian connections. The two new subsections are traffic regulatory signs and pedestrian connections. These sections require stop signs at driveways onto public roadways as well as any other signage not covered by the Building Code and Fire Code for anything other than lower density residential uses. Pedestrian walkways and bicycle racks are proposed to be required for business, multi-family, or institutional uses.
330s - Alternative Energy Systems
This portion pertains to Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECS), Solar Energy Systems, Geothermal Systems, and Exterior Solid Fuel-Fired Heating Devices. Most of the existing language is proposed to remain. There were several lines that are redundant to other parts of Code that were removed. Additionally, language regarding use of City-owned property for these systems was removed as that language is better addressed as a policy.
340 - Personal Use Heliport
This is an existing section of Code that appears not to be in use by anyone in Ramsey. Language has been updated to clarify conditional versus interim use and redundant language removed. Staff is not proposing to delete this section in case it is needed for a potential business user.
310 - Lighting
The Planning Commission reviewed this section previously. Direction was provided that LED light banding was welcomed and has been included in the language.
320s - Access and Driveways
This portion pertains to general principles of driveways, curb cuts, vision clearance triangles, regulatory signs, and pedestrian connections. The two new subsections are traffic regulatory signs and pedestrian connections. These sections require stop signs at driveways onto public roadways as well as any other signage not covered by the Building Code and Fire Code for anything other than lower density residential uses. Pedestrian walkways and bicycle racks are proposed to be required for business, multi-family, or institutional uses.
330s - Alternative Energy Systems
This portion pertains to Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECS), Solar Energy Systems, Geothermal Systems, and Exterior Solid Fuel-Fired Heating Devices. Most of the existing language is proposed to remain. There were several lines that are redundant to other parts of Code that were removed. Additionally, language regarding use of City-owned property for these systems was removed as that language is better addressed as a policy.
340 - Personal Use Heliport
This is an existing section of Code that appears not to be in use by anyone in Ramsey. Language has been updated to clarify conditional versus interim use and redundant language removed. Staff is not proposing to delete this section in case it is needed for a potential business user.
Notification:
Observations/Alternatives:
Funding Source:
This work is done as a part of staff's normal duties.
Recommendation:
Action:
Please provide direction, modifications, additions, and deletions that the Commission would like to see.
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Hagen | Brian Hagen | 02/23/2023 12:37 PM |
- Form Started By:
- Todd Larson
- Started On:
- 02/22/2023 04:33 PM
- Final Approval Date:
- 02/23/2023